at this point; at this last moment; this late in the game
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
past middle age; nearing old age; near-elderly; age 40
to come near (to); to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to reach (a stage, period, etc.); to overhang; to hang over
tightly; tautly; (springing, straightening) up; suddenly; intuitively; instinctively
to look young; to seem young
dignified; majestic; stately; lordly; commanding
(a person's) appearance; looks
one's younger days; when one was young
spitting image; dead ringer; exact resemblance
prostrating oneself (in submission, respect, etc.)
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
wandering (e.g. bird, exile, lifestyle); wandering alone in a strange country
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
feeling good; feeling pleasant
to start to say; to attempt to say; to be about to say; to speak to; to address
obstruction; hindrance; blocking; disturbance; interference; interruption
rage; fury; exasperation; indignation
long hair (usu. of a man)
surname; family name; hereditary title (used in ancient Japan to denote rank and political standing)
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice
king's younger brother; royal brother
ingredient; component; composition
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
girl; baby girl; schoolgirl; girl pupil
next term; next period; next version; next release
kappa; mythical water-dwelling creature; excellent swimmer; cucumber; cucumber sushi wrapped in nori
small mustache; short mustache
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
quotation; citation; reference
national politics; political situation; statecraft; body politic
to fill one's own pocket by taking advantage of a position
uprising (esp. in Japan since middle ages, e.g. peasant uprising); revolt; insurrection; putsch; riot